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Verdict

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.6/10. Toronto Pearson International Airport leads on lounges at 7.8/10.

Score comparison

Metric Nice Côte d'Azur Airport Toronto Pearson International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.6
On-Time Performance 7.4 7.4
Passenger Experience 7.5 7.5
Facilities & Comfort 7.9 7.9
Lounge Score 7.5 7.8
City Nice Toronto
Country France Canada
Terminals 2 terminals (T1, T2) 2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam)
Annual passengers 14M+ 50M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy NCE — Nice YYZ — Toronto
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Nice, France · NCE · #1 in this comparison

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

2 terminals (T1, T2) · 14M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport?

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9). Lounge quality rates 7.5/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Nice NCE scores 7.6/10 — French Riviera gateway. Bus 98 to Nice centre ~20 min. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-france and /guides/nice-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.5 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.5 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score 7.5/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to French Riviera — Monaco 30 min, Cannes 45 min by road
  • easyJet largest carrier from LGW/STN; BA from Heathrow; seasonal Jet2 from regional UK
  • Compare CDG (/airports/cdg) for Paris — Nice is leisure-focused, not a connection hub
  • EU261 applies; UK261 on UK-return legs

Overview

French Riviera gateway — easyJet, BA, and Jet2 from UK for Nice, Monaco, Cannes, and Provence with dense summer schedule.

Riviera access

Helicopter transfers to Monaco available but expensive. Uber and taxis signed landside; traffic heavy Jul–Aug on A8 motorway.

For Provence lavender season (Jun–Jul), NCE is the primary UK fly-in airport.

Toronto, Canada · YYZ · #2 in this comparison

Toronto Pearson International Airport

2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam) · 50M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Toronto Pearson International Airport?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9). Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Toronto YYZ scores 7.6/10 — Canada's main hub. UP Express to downtown ~25 min. Air Canada Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-canada and /guides/toronto-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.5 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.8 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score 7.8/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK–Canada gateway — Air Canada, BA direct from LHR; WestJet from LGW and MAN
  • T1 Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and Plaza Premium; T3 BA Galleries for oneworld
  • UP Express train to Union Station ~25 min — best city access
  • NEXUS/Global Entry speeds US connections via Toronto for dual-destination trips

Overview

Canada's busiest airport and primary UK–Canada gateway — Air Canada, BA, and WestJet direct from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester.

UK–Canada routing

Air Canada and BA operate multiple daily LHR–YYZ frequencies. WestJet offers LGW and MAN direct — often cheapest economy on sale.

Compare YYZ against Montreal (YUL) and Vancouver (YVR) — Toronto wins on frequency and connection breadth.

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FAQ

Which is better, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport or Toronto Pearson International Airport?

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.6/10. Toronto Pearson International Airport leads on lounges at 7.8/10.

Which has better lounges, NCE or YYZ?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Nice Côte d'Azur Airport at 7.5/10.

Which airport is more on-time, NCE or YYZ?

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.4/10.